Acid Reflux during Fasting
Question
Q. I have reflux in pregnancy but I’m trying to fast today and it’s already came up my throat twice. will my fast be accepted?
Answer
An Acid reflux occurs when part of the stomach contents travels back up the oesophagus (sometimes into the throat and even into the mouth). Acid reflux happens unintentionally/involuntarily. If one experiences acid reflux whilst fasting, the fast will only break if the contents enter the mouth and is then swallowed intentionally. If the contents enter the mouth and is swallowed involuntarily or spat out, the fast will not break. (Kitaabul Fataawa 3/389) In any event, the fast will not be effected if it does not reach the mouth or if it is not swallowed.
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- Answered by
- Mufti Ismaeel Bassa
- Checked by
- Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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